Postural stability in subjects with temporomandibular disorders and healthy controls: A comparative assessment
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2017
Citazione:
Postural stability in subjects with temporomandibular disorders and healthy controls: A comparative assessment / A. Nota, S. Tecco, S. Ehsani, J. Padulo, A. Baldini. - In: JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY. - ISSN 1050-6411. - 37(2017 Dec), pp. 21-24. [10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.08.006]
Abstract:
Purpose of the study: The influence of the stomatognathic apparatus on body posture is a continuously discussed topic with contrasting results. The aim of this study is to analyze differences in postural stability between subjects with and without myogenous TMD.
Methods: 25 subjects affected by myogenous TMD according with DC/TMD (6 males, 19 females; mean age 31.75 +/- 6.68 years) and a healthy control group of 19 subjects (4 Males, 15 Females; mean age 27.26 +/- 3.85 years) were enrolled in the study.
Both groups underwent a posturo-stabilometric force platform exam under different mandibular and visual conditions. Sway area and sway velocity of the COP (Center Of foot Pressure) posturo-stabilometric parameters were evaluated and compared applying Mann-U-Whitney statistical test.
Results: The sway area and sway velocity parameters resulted statistically significantly higher in the TMD group (sway area p < 0.01; sway velocity p < 0.05) in mandibular maximum intercuspation and rest positions with eyes open.
Conclusions: This study demonstrates a significant difference in body postural stability between subjects with myogenous TMD and healthy controls. In particular, sway area and sway velocity postural parameters are increased in these subjects.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Mandible; Masticatory muscles; Postural balance; Posture; Temporomandibular joint disorders
Elenco autori:
A. Nota, S. Tecco, S. Ehsani, J. Padulo, A. Baldini
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